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Two Blocks from the Edge is Michael Brecker's fifth album as a leader. It was recorded in 1997 at Avatar Studios in New York City, and released in 1998. It features pianist Joey Calderazzo and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts, noted for their work with Branford Marsalis.
Track listing All tracks composed by Michael Brecker, except where indicated.
"Madame Toulouse" - 5:19 "Two Blocks from the Edge" - 8:32 "Bye George" (Joey Calderazzo) - 6:59 "El Niño" (Joey Calderazzo) - 7:41 "Cat’s Cradle" (Joey Calderazzo) - 6:43 "The Impaler" (Jeff "Tain" Watts) - 7:13 "How Long ‘Til the Sun" - 7:39 "Delta City Blues" - 5:37
Personnel Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone Joey Calderazzo – acoustic piano James Genus – bass Jeff 'Tain' Watts – drums With: Don Alias – percussion
Technical personnel Michael Brecker – producer, arrangements (tracks 1, 7, 8) Joey Calderazzo – producer, arrangements (tracks 1, 7, 8) James Farber – recording and mixing Rory Romano – recording assistant, mix assistant Greg Calbi – mastering at Masterdisk, New York City, USA Steve Fallone – mastering assistant Hollis King – art direction Kevin Gaor – graphic design Timothy White – photography Gitte Gammelgaard – band photography Depth of Field – management
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